From the Malay Chiefs point of view, the British resident, Birch was arrogant and he has neglected the local customs. Birch have no idea about the Malay and he had absolutely no knowledge of the local language.
However, Birch was shocked at the Malay practice of Orang Asli slavery and have put it into halt. An immediate order was given to put a stop on the 'barbaric' act according to Birch. Although it is the right thing to do from Birch standpoint, but for the chiefs it is like trying to force a bunch of tigers to eat like a rabbit. Ofcourse, the payment was with his own life.
Derived from selling Orang Asli as a slave, Dato Maharajalela's income was totally deficit and so he along with a few slave traders who were not satisfied with the new law ganged up and annihilated Birch while he was taking a bath.
well, for me it is not a laudable act from Dato Maharajalela but it is the price that Birch have to pay for the sudden disturbance on the act of law of the Malay people without actually knowing and understanding anything.
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